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Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89
Golden sponge cake with creamy filling
Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 by Hostess Twinkies provides 364 kcal per 100 g, with 41.6 g of sugars and 2.6 g of protein. That is 31% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category and comes in a 2.7oz pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Cakes (77 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | 280 kcal | 389 −7% | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 9 g | 12% | 18.2 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 4 g | 20% | 7.4 −30% |
| Carbohydrates | 61 g | 47 g | 17% | 51.9 +18% |
| Total sugars | 41.6 g | 32 g | 31.8 +31% | |
| Added sugars | 52.3 g | 40.3 g | 81% | 24.2 +116% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 4.7 −45% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9259 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, animal and vegetable shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), eggs, water, dextrose. contains 2% or less: calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, agar, disodium phosphate, locust bean gum, modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, soy lecithin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate, whey, glycerin, salt, cellulose gum, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), xanthan gum, barley malt extract, corn grits, natural and artificial flavors, enzymes, yellow 5, red 40.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 21
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 2.7oz
- Serving size
- 2 Cakes (77 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109010102
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89?
Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 contains 364 kcal per 100 g and about 280 kcal per serving (2 Cakes (77 g)).
How much sugar is in Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89?
Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 has 41.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Golden Sponge Cake with Creamy Filling 1.89 contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 5 (E102). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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